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 What is the clipping path in InDesign?

A clipping path is a technique used to detect each sharp edge of an image and also to separate an object from its background. 

This technique has a potentially big problem in all design tasks in Photoshop.

The clipping path can be done with photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop CC, Illustrator, CS, etc. 

but the clipping path in Adobe InDesign makes the process a lot easier than anything else.

In other Photoshop applications, when you create a clipping path, you first need to know how to use some tools.

You may hear these tools called Photoshop Pencil Tool, Magic Wand Tool, Eraser, etc., 

although you can't use these tools unless you have enough knowledge and use the skills to do so.

But in InDesign software, you don't have to do much as there is a separate clipping path option in InDesign,

 that will allow you to create a clipping path on any image with just one click.

Therefore, InDesign makes the cropping process easy for everyone.

 Here I show the whole process of creating a clipping path in InDesign.

 Take a look if you want to learn some skills on a similar topic.

 
How to make a clipping mask in InDesign?

Method 1

There are several ways to create a clipping mask in InDesign. Creating a clipping mask on an image means creating a path for an 

 The object that is included in the image and clipping the object to use a different platform.

To create a clipping mask, you must choose an image in which you want to create a clipping mask.

 You should know that when you import an image into InDesign, it will automatically create a frame for you. 

This makes masking easier in InDesign, as you cut out by simply moving the lines in the frame from right to left or vice versa.

However, you can also use frame shapes to create a mask effect. To use the shape for masking,

 you must select the "Ellipse Marquee Tool" from the toolbar.

When you select the tool, you get a circular frame that helps you choose your object in the image. 

The process looks clipped, but if you want an asymmetrical shape, you must select the entire selection when dragging.

Now find the "Cut" option in the "Edit" drop-down menu bar to separate your frame from the rest of the image,

 then go to the "Edit" option again and select the "Paste in" option.

There you have a circular clipping mask for your image. You can also use this technique with all other frame shapes, such as the polygon and rectangle frame tools.

 

 Figure I-Image

Figure II: Ellipse Frame Tool

Figure III: Circle selection

Figure IV: Cut option to detach the object

Figure V: the final result

Method 2

Now we are going to create a clipping mask with custom shape frames to create with the Pen tool. 

If you've used Photoshop software before, you may be familiar with the pencil tool.

It works the same as other Adobe InDesign programs. You can create any shape with the Pen tool, let's see how to do it,

The pencil tool is useful for creating a complex clipping mask in InDesign because it allows you to create any shape,

 like a pencil drawing, on the outline of any object.

First, you need to open the selected image from which you want to cut the rest of the objects, and then select the Pen tool in the

 

toolbar. With the image open and the pencil tool selected, you should now pay attention to the outline around the object.

Start the process by creating a single point at a convenient location in your image and continue to follow the outline of the object.

 

After completing the selection of the outline of your object, keep it as selected and then go to Edit>Cut it.

Now place the clipping object in the frame you created by simply selecting the Paste option from the Edit menu.

How do I remove the background from an image in InDesign?

It's much easier to remove a background from an image with

InDesign. Since we have already learned two easy methods to create a clipping mask, it would help us in our future lessons.

You can isolate the background of an image using two easy methods.

 

Among them, we would see the easiest at first. This is called the automatic clipping path option.

As stated above, InDesign makes the clipping path process easier than other programs. So let's get into the process,

· First of all, you must have an image that has a transparent colored background which you would remove.

· Click once on the image with the Selection tool.

Go to Object> Clipping Path> Options

· It will show you a new window with all kinds of clipping path options.

· With the new window opening, you need to select "Detect Edges" in the type bar. It will detect all the sharp edges of the image for you.

· You will get the Threshold and Tolerance option in the Clipping Path window which you will need to adjust to focus on the path created in

 

your image. The threshold will help you detect an internal object in the selected areas, such as a logo or emblem.

· Keep the value 1 in the Insert Frame option, then press the OK button. Here is your bottomless image.

You can also remove the background with the pencil tool, and the process is as similar as described above in

 Method 2. Follow these instructions if you want to cut out a subject from your image. easy process.

How do I use an image over text in InDesign?

Sometimes it is necessary to use an image over text. Especially for covering stories and reporting in magazines and newspapers,

 this is what you need the most. 

So how do you do this with InDesign?

 To use the image on a body text, you must follow the steps detailed below,

· Select the text tool displayed with a T icon on the toolbar and draw a text box. Then fill the box with the text you want. Then choose an 

image related to the texts and that you want to place on the text.

 After placing the image over the text, you need to go to Object> Clipping Path> Options.

 

A new dialog box will open in front of you with clipping path options.

· In the dialog box, you can find the Type option, select "Detect Edges" from there. If your image has an area that is not cropped, 

you can also select it by clicking the “Include inside borders” option. 

Heat Ok to complete the process and your text is ready with an image.

How do I convert a clipping path to a frame in InDesign?

To convert a clipping path to a frame, you need to create a clipping path in an image.

 If you're not familiar with the clipping process in InDesign, check out the technique above.

But there is a big difference when a raster image needs to be cropped.

 

if you have one, go to Object> Clipping Path> Options. In the Type 

menu, you will find an option that is an alpha channel for raster

 Images.

After selecting the alpha channel, you will see that it clashes with the outline of the clipping path. 

Once you get a clipping path around your subject, now is the time to turn it into a frame.

To do this, you need to click the right button of your mouse in the selection area.

 A menu full of options will appear from there, you will select "Convert clipping path to image". 

Boom, you have a frame with the same shape as the clipping path.

This is a short and easy technique to get started with Adobe InDesign.

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